A deadly clash over a land dispute near Khorwah, Golarchi, left five people dead and seven injured as rival groups resorted to gunfire, axes, sticks, and stones.

According to police, the conflict erupted between the Rahmoo and Khaskheli groups.

Four members of the Rahmoo group were killed, while two were injured. Meanwhile, one person from the Khaskheli group lost his life, and five others sustained injuries.

Upon receiving reports of the incident, police from Khorwah and Golarchi arrived at the scene, shifting the injured to Taluka Hospital for medical treatment.

Authorities have cordoned off the area and launched an investigation.